Operator,United States

Position

Operator

Description

Company: Workrise
Skills: Control Room Operations, Production Operator
Experience: 2 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Salary: $34.00-$35.00 per hour DOE
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.

Authorized to work in: US

The Lease Operator is responsible for monitoring and reporting on production and other pertinent well information and provides maintenance on production equipment. The position applies basic and some advanced skills to perform routine and complex operations using tools and equipment appropriate for the energy industry. Applies a general understanding of the technical concepts, practices, and procedures, and has a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to the oil and gas industry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gauge production on assigned wells and record gauge readings, downtime and other pertinent well information into the production system.

Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.; grease pumping units, service lease equipment, etc.

Note problems and/or recommend a course of action to the supervisor in order to minimize costs and maximize production.

Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; monitor chemical use; test safety systems daily to maximize production.

Assist with pump and compressor maintenance such as oil changes, obtaining oil samples for analysis, tests, and repairs.

Attend and participate in daily production meetings, monthly safety meetings, and quarterly well reviews.

Utilize SCADA to monitor and evaluate well performance and facility status, respond to SCADA alarms if required.

Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells, equipment, and leases for which the pumper is responsible.

Conduct other tasks as required by the supervisor which are unique to the assigned geographic area.

Must be self-motivated, have strong ethics, ability to work with minimum supervision, have reliable attendance, and demonstrate flexible cooperative behavior in the workplace.

Must have experience using computers and inputting data, use of MS Word and MS Excel is a plus.

Must have an interest in gaining knowledge of engineering principles and an understanding of subsurface and surface equipment and operations.

Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations, have a good mechanical aptitude, good writing skills, and good safety and driving record.

Must be dependable and have ability to work overtime, if necessary.